In this short video, we go trough the why, how and when you need to apply for US Entry Waiver, the different waiver documents and answers to some of the most common questions we receive about entry waivers for Canadian citizens. As a reminder, it is illegal to travel to US with a criminal record.
pardons.org Thank you so much for assisting my husband (Jim) in obtaining his pardon, record suspension. We (Betty & Jim) are so grateful for your assistance and final result. It Is great to be free of this record hanging over his head. He should have done this many years ago, but better late than never.…
pardons.org A recent article was written about how the Canadian airlines resent having to shoulder the fee of returning passengers coming to Canada who have a criminal record. http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2015/11/25/airlines-resent-paying-tab-to-return-passengers-rejected-by-canada_n_8645152.html If you are an American traveler with a criminal record and wish to enter Canada you will need to obtain a special clearance known as a…
pardons.org Many people are unaware that if you have a criminal record or have been charged for a criminal offence you can get denied entry at the US border. The Americans do random criminal checks at each border and they continue to increase their dilligence in this regard. Even if the criminal offence was minor…
pardons.org People are always in shock when they are denied entry at the US border due to an old criminal record. They are usually in shock because they never thought it would get in the way, or they traveled in the past and were never denied entry. The Americans do random criminal checks which have…
pardons.org Each month we receive many emails and thank you letters from people we have helped to remove a criminal record by way of pardon, record suspension, file destruction. The following letter comes from a person living in Edmonton who had a petty theft conviction from over 25 years ago. The person lived with this…
pardons.org Each week we receive many emails and calls from Canadians who have been denied entry to the US because they have an old criminal record. Once they have been denied entry they require a US Entry Waiver (I-192) to return to the US which is an expensive and lengthy application. Americans who wish to…
pardons.org One of the most common questions we get asked is “am I safe to travel to the US with a criminal record?”. The answer is NO, you are not safe to travel to the US with a criminal record as the Americans have the right to deny you entry if you have a criminal…
pardons.org One of the most common questions we get asked is “what is the difference between a pardon and a US Entry Waiver?”. Many people believe that because they have a criminal record they automatically need a US Waiver to enter the US. This belief is false. A US Entry Waiver is really only required…
pardons.org The Americans have a zero tolerance at the border for visitors with a criminal record. Each week we receive hundreds of emails and calls from people who have been denied entry to the US due to a past criminal offence. Once you are in the US system, you will need a US Entry Waiver…
pardons.org Nexus allows easy access to the US through border control but in order to receive a Nexus card you cannot have a criminal record. In fact, even if you were fingerprinted for a criminal offence and the charges were later withdrawn, stayed, dismissed, peace bond, absolute or conditional discharge, your Nexus application will likely…
pardons.org We often receive calls and emails from people who get denied entry to the US because of an old criminal conviction. No matter how old or how small the criminal charge was, the Americans can turn you away at the US border. It is especially sad when a person is with their family and…
pardons.org If you have been fingerprinted by the police and charged or convicted for a criminal offence you can be denied entry to the US. Each day we receive hundreds of emails and calls from people across the country who have been denied entry to the US due to an old criminal charge. You could…
pardons.org Most drug possession charges these days are being dismissed or withdrawn, however once you have been fingerprinted, the criminal charge can be seen in a background check. If the Americans see that you have been in trouble with drugs, even if the charges were withdrawn, dismissed, stayed, absolute or conditional discharge then they can…
pardons.org We help many people each day to obtain a Pardon or Record Suspension to remove an old criminal record. Even if you have multiple charges as is the case in the attached example, one Pardon will take care of all the charges. Once the criminal records are removed by way of Pardon or Record…
